Petah Tikva

How safe are Israel’s safe rooms? - analysis

Following the tragedies last year in Petah Tikva, the Home Front Command explained that this was an extreme event and that safe rooms cannot withstand direct hits.

MARCH 29, 2026|ByARIK MIROVSKY/GLOBES/TNS

An illustrative image of a public safe room in Israel, requiring the ability to climb down a narrow flight of stairs.

PARFOIS opens Petah Tikva store, relocates Azrieli Tel Aviv branch

City Time Israel says the two projects, backed by about NIS 2 million, are part of the brand’s continued expansion in Israel.

MARCH 15, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Members of the Ethiopian community and activists block the Ayalon Highway in Tel Aviv during a protest for justice to 4-year-old Rafael Adana, who was run over and killed in a car accident in Netanya, in Tel Aviv, August 23, 2023

Court sentences driver in Rafael Edna hit-and-run case to one year in prison, bans her from driving

At the defense’s request, the court delayed the start of Pesler’s prison sentence until April 15 to give her time to appeal. She is required to report to Neve Tirza Prison by 9 a.m. that day.

FEBRUARY 23, 2026|BySARAH BEN-NUN

Night view of skyscrapers in the skyline of Tel Aviv, on July 6, 2025

Kfar Saba dominates among Israeli cities in quality of life rankings - study

Jerusalem led the group in reported drinking water quality, and residents reported the fewest new cases of malignant tumors.

FEBRUARY 2, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Israel's art roundup: Celebrating a golden Jubilee of Jerusalem Prints

Art Roundup is a monthly glance at some of the finest art exhibitions and events currently shown across the country.

JULY 8, 2024ByHAGAY HACOHEN

ARIK KILEMNIK at the Jerusalem Print Workshops.

Threefold passenger increase, mayor ousted: The line that surprised experts

Dan's Line 41 serves 120,000 monthly passengers, linking Petah Tikva to Holon and Kiryat Ono to the Red Line, emphasizing benefits and political risks.

JUNE 27, 2024ByUDI ETZION/WALLA!

New Israeli start-up set to expand Minecraft Education in Israeli, US schools

Arcademy's CEO Alex Gold noted that they launched the initial program in Petah Tikva because it was the leading city in Israel for using Minecraft in classrooms.

JUNE 25, 2024ByIRIT SKULNIK

Arcademy CEO Alex Gold works with CMO Meital Atia and CTO Matan Haim Shitrit.

‘This is how we are coping:’ New art exhibit in Petah Tikva explores October 7 atrocities

Featuring 150 series of photographs, installations, and texts, the exhibit narrates the story of southern Israel before and after the October 7 massacre.

JUNE 23, 2024ByIRIT SKULNIK, MARGAUX JUBIN

A house burns down in Kibbutz Nir Oz on October 7, 2023.

Investment of NIS 65 million: Ofer Hakanyon Hagadol in Petah Tikva undergoes renewal

Ofer Hakanyon Hagadol in Petah Tikva, part of the Ofer Malls chain owned by Melisron, will invest approximately NIS 65 million in a comprehensive renewal project.

JUNE 7, 2024ByLEE SIVILIA

Petach Tikva’s Grand Mall to undergo NIS 65m. facelift

As part of improving the mix of stores, many shops were opened and upgraded in the mall.

JUNE 3, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

This Petach Tikvah mall will be at the receiving end of a multi-million shekel renovation

Pescara Restaurant: The best secret in Petah Tikva - review

Chef Cobi Bachar founded the popular Happy Fish restaurant at Jerusalem’s Mamilla Hotel and brings his experience and creative ideas to the Pescara restaurant.

JUNE 2, 2024ByDEBBIE LAMPERT